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California now has until the end of February of 2016 to reduce overcrowding in its prisons. But the court set several reduction benchmarks before then.
It also will appoint a compliance officer to make sure the state is meeting those mandates.
Attorney Michael Bien represents inmates involved in the court case.
He says that officer will have the power to release inmates if the state misses deadlines.
"The court is sending a message that there will be no more delays. There will be no more extensions, this is it, don't come back, "says Bien. "And I think the court is hoping that the state will now come into compliance but again we are concerned with the amount of time it's going to take."
The three judge panel said it was reluctant to issue the extension of the order originally issued in 2009.
Governor Brown said in a statement that state now has the time and resources needed to help inmates become "productive members of society" and "make our communities safer."
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The Fridley device maker could still address the FDA's concerns about its bone-graft product, Amplify -- but it could take years.
The Food and Drug Administration has declined to approve a spinal product that Medtronic Inc. hoped to bring to market, a setback for the medical device giant as it deals with declining sales in some core businesses.
The Fridley-based company received a letter saying the agency would not approve the bone graft product Amplify without more information, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The company said Thursday that it is working with the FDA to resolve its concerns but did not disclose details of what was in the letter. FDA reviewers had raised issues about possible cancer risks in a report last year.
"We are in active dialogue with the FDA to address the issues in its letter, have been given the opportunity by the FDA to provide further information relevant to these issues and are hopeful that the FDA will ultimately approve Amplify," Medtronic said in the SEC filing.
The setback came the same week Medtronic announced that it had resolved two FDA warning letters that had largely prevented the company from launching products in the United States that were made in certain facilities.
While not the last word, analysts said the "nonapprovable" letter on Amplify is significant.
Phil Nalbone, a medical devices analyst with Wedbush Securities, said it could take several years to satisfy the FDA.
Michael Weinstein, an analyst with J.P. Morgan, said in a note to investors that he views "the odds of a reversal following the issuance of the letter as low."
The company's stock declined $1.17 Thursday to $38.63 a share.
The Amplify product is placed in the patient during spinal fusion surgery and is used to help with bone growth and spinal support. One analyst had predicted the product could bring up to $175 million in annual sales for Medtronic.
Last year, an FDA advisory panel recommended approval by a slim margin. Six members of the panel voted that the benefits of the product outweighed the risks, five voted that the benefits didn't outweigh the risks and three abstained on that question.
Medtronic had hoped for an approval that could have helped revive growth in its spine business. The company recently reported that sales were declining in some key businesses and said it would cut up to 2,000 jobs, about 4 to 5 percent of its global workforce.
The company's spine business has been affected by price competition, a decline in sales volume due to the economy and insurance carriers toughening their standards regarding payments for surgical procedures.
Just a year ago, the worldwide spine surgery devices was growing by 9 to 10 percent and now it's flat to down slightly, Nalbone said.
"Investors have been hopeful that Medtronic would find ways to resuscitate that growth, even a little bit," Nalbone said. "This denial by the FDA of Amplify deprives Medtronic of one of those potential levers to get the spine business moving again."
Meanwhile, Medtronic said on Thursday that it is launching two other spine products in the United States, a titanium implant for patients with degenerative disc disease and rods that connect existing or new fusion systems.
Still, portfolio manager Les Funtleyder of Miller Tabak + Co. says the company faces significant challenges. Even before the Amplify setback, he recommended investors sell the stock.
"They've grown too big to really grow effectively," Funtleyder said. "This is just another example of them having problems bringing new products to market."
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When I use TrueView against DWG files I get exact figure for the Line measurements however; when I attempt to measure an area I obtain answers that are way away from what would be expected
Has onebody any ideas as to how I can get this to work?
Does anyone know where I can download a version of 2011 or 2010 so I can check whether it is the 2012 version or my system?
I have an installation doing the exact same thing. Any help or suggestions would be great.
I just stumbled onto the answer. It seems that you have to do your area measurements in Model space. When measuring in any of the layout tabs I get crazy results, in model space it measures exactly as in Autocad.
Many thanks foryour reply and I am glad you managed to find a way around your problem unfortunately with me when I go to the model tab of the drawings I am using all I am presented with is a black background
You may deduce I am not an expert on this drawing tool and you would be correct although I am surprised that such simple function would be so difficult
That may or may not be bad. I'm not real familiar with the program, but in model space I would assume you can zoom to extents. If nothing shows up at all, then the original drawing must be done in paperspace. (Not standard practice). Taking a wild guess here but you should be able to get the scale factor for the drawing, (it should be on the titleblock), take an area measurement and do the math. I may be way out in left field, but I think it would be worth a try.
Good luck
Many thanks and yes that is what I do. I use the line measurements and then resort to the calculator. I am an Energy Assessor and require detailed areas for the calculation so having to do it manually is a pain that's all and far more accurate than scaling off a paper drawing
In Autocad - it usually has to do with how your units are set up in the drawing. If you hold the mouse over the area information in the propertys dialog box - it may tell you a different measurement - ie- I usually get sq. inches when I get drawings from architects - but if I hold my mouse over the area info - it will show me sq ft.
Dont know if this is what you're talking about - but hopefully it helps.
The drawing should be drawn to 100 percent - full size in model space.
Maybe you know this already but here it is.
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In Mosul, Kirkuk and areas of Baghdad, the U.S. military commanders tried to bring the Iraqis into the fold and work with them, offering the carrot over the stick. I remember covering Lt. Gen. David Petraeus when he was in charge of the northern sector of Iraq three years ago. He met regularly with the Iraqis in his district and had an open line of communication. (It is difficult to link, but after Lt. Gen. Petraeus left Mosul, the situation there deteriorated badly making it unsafe for westerners to travel their on their own.)
The stated plan now is for Iraqi troops to take full control of the security situation and let them take the lead in fighting the insurgents. The Ministry of Defense announced this week that 115,000 troops have joined the military -- but there is a long way to go to reach the number that will be able to take control. There are at least 15,000 armed militias who operate outside of the control of the government and they are viewed as significant concern here by the U.S. military.
If you are looking at what is happening in Iraq as the U.S. still being at war, then you must be connecting what is happening here in Iraq with the war on terror. The war on terror is not going to be won in Iraq even if a stable situation does finally come around.
Mandi from Victor, W.Va.: I would like you to do a segment on David Iche and his interview of alias Arizona Weilder. I truly think if you can do stories on "The Da Vinci Code" and those beliefs, you should do a three-hour special on the oil and who gets rich out of this so-called war. It is a plan from years back and if you tell all the truth (like you are trying to do with "DaVinci Code" info) you should tell it all!
Answer: Does Arizona Weilder work in Iraq? He would be a brave man if he did. At the moment no one is getting rich off Iraqi oil since terrorist acts continue to make it difficult to get to the market. One of the goals of a permanent government will be to avoid the temptations of squandering or stealing the revenues of this important resource which is vital to rebuild the country.
Linda Lee Peters from Owings Mills, Md.: How much progress are we making in the war and will the progress continue when our men and women come home? Also, is everything being done for out service people when they come home? Medical, jobs and emotional therapy; at no cost to them? One more question, do our service people have the proper armor and protective clothing etc., to do the best we can to protect them?
Answer: Let me answer what I can from your questions. I can't report with any knowledge about how American service men and women are assisted when they return back to the United States since my reporting is done here in Iraq. I would add that in my observations the U.S. provides excellent field medical care to treat our soldiers injured in Iraq. The facilities, in terms of food and housing in the more developed camps, are very good. (The food at Camp Victory mess hall offers an amazing choice!)


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CHATLINE Geojit BNP Paribas, one of India's top financial service providers , turns 25. C. J. George, the man behind the success story tells PRIYADERSHINI S. that he owes it to his extraordinary team
He is neither a bull nor a bear in the stock market. In fact, he does not invest in stocks. But strangely C. J. George MD, promoter and founder of Geojit, is one of the most defining names in the world of financial services. As his company, Geojit BNP Paribas, turns 25 he basks in its glory, which, in the first decade of 2000, was placed along with the likes of Infosys, Sensex, Bollywood, Simputer, Wine and Big Bazaar. A market watch selected the company to be among the top 29 wealth creators in the country in the last ten years.
More than all this George's most significant contribution perhaps lies in the fact that he offered the Indian investor complete transparency in ways to manage their equity investments.
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We're picking up on the sub-series of polls on your use of the Play store from a few weeks ago, but with a new twist: magazines. Prior to I/O 2012, pretty much nobody used the Play store for movies and music (though Google hopes that will change with slightly more full shelves and the Nexus 7), but what about the new magazines section of the store?
When you try to think of companies that have a motivation to sue over smartphone patents involving Android, Fujifilm may very well be close to the bottom of the list, but you'd be wrong. The company has recently filed a lawsuit against Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility for infringing four of its patents.
The brouhaha began back in April 2011 (for those counting, that's a solid four months before Google even announced its acquisition of the company).
Sure, Sprint may be considerably behind the big dogs in the whole LTE rollout thing, but hey, they've already started selling devices with LTE support. Might as well light it up, right? Well, if you live in the Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, or Kansas City markets, and you own a Sprint LTE phone, you might be surprised to find that you have LTE access now.
According to Sprint 4G Rollout Updates, which has a pretty good track record, users have been reporting that their devices are discovering LTE networks in their areas.
If you've never heard of the Xbox Media Center (XBMC), you can turn in one of your geek cards right now. The open-source streaming media platform is legendary among tinkerers and DIY types, with its long list of features and insane customizations being its major draws. After nearly ten years of active development, the creators are preparing a full Android version complete with video/audio streaming and all the other goodies. Not to be confused with the current remote app (or any of the third-party alternatives) the upcoming XBMC for Android will have almost the full set of functions found in its desktop and stand-alone counterparts.
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Sure, it's not the big daddy HTC One X that those smug jerks over on AT&T are enjoying, nor is it the Galaxy S III that seems to be stealing all the headlines. But 25 greenbacks for HTC's flagship mid-range device - which still beats out pretty much every phone released from a year or more back, and many since - is hard to pass up. That's the price you'll pay for a new HTC One S on T-Mobile's web store, after an eye-popping limited time discount of $175.
Need some reading for the weekend? Google has you covered. To celebrate the shipping of the first batch of Nexus 7 pre-orders, Google has posted up the full, official, exhaustive changelog for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
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If there's one thing that sets people off upon purchasing or downloading an app (games in particular), it's opening it up and finding it has in-app purchases.
And this is, generally, a good instinct for consumers to have - hundreds, if not thousands of mobile games blatantly take advantage of people's willingness to nickel-and-dime themselves out of money they would have never otherwise spent buying a game in the first place.
The turn, the river, and the flop. If those three things mean something to you (together, not individually), then you're probably at least a little bit of a Texas Hold 'Em fan. And if you're a Hold 'Em fan, then you may like to play. And if you may like to play, then you probably like to play for free. Good news! The World Series of Poker game is now available for Android courtesy of EA.


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Kind of funny, using this title so close to Halloween. I have repeated this many times to family and friends. My daughter had to do a genogram for health class. A genogram gives a family health history in a family tree form. Ours is filled with some doozies. Aside from my own health issues, including a stroke, Lupus, chronic anemia, etc. my family's genogram is fraught with many low-lying issues such as hypertension, diabetes, drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness. The mental illness is the most difficult. I always say there are no skeletons in our closet, they are all out walking around in plain view!
My brother David is a 58 year old man who has lived a very complex life. My mother said she thought he was hyperactive as a kid, but back in the 60s there was no diagnosis for those 'boisterous' kids. He was asked to leave (expelled) from Catholic School in 7th grade and went on to the local public school. When our oldest brother was killed in a car accident, David had many issues dealing with the loss. At the tender age of 15 he discovered drugs. He was able to graduate from high school and enlisted in the Navy. He was only there for a short time. He made it through boot camp, but was unable to function after that. He was dishonorably discharged. He came home to work at my dad's gas station. He was a great worker on his good days, which was maybe once a week. On his bad days, one task could take many hours. He was also spiraling into a realm of drinking and drugs. Self-medicating, I gather. I have one particularly vivid memory of David, in a drug-fueled rage, jumping on my mother's station wagon with a sledge hammer and shattering the windshield. After the police came an involuntary commitment followed(in PA it is called a 302). I was seven at the time. I had noticed a pattern with David. None of my family slept well when he was home because we never knew what to expect. We all slept soundly, however, the many times he was in the state hospital or the drug rehab facility. From ages 7 to 10, I was dragged to the hospital several times to visit him. I questioned my mother why the other patients were walking so funny or looked glassy-eyed. She replied that they were probably on Thorazine. When my brother David came out to visit with us, he had the same shuffling gate, muted gestures and glassy eyes. Several years later, I named it the 'Thorazine Shuffle". My brother was first diagnosed a schizophrenic, then depressed, then a depressed schizophrenic. When he would return home from his rehab visit I always had this expectation that he would be okay and life would finally settle down. It was always a very short-lived respite from the craziness, though. Combined with my mother's own obsessive-compulsive hoarding we sure were the talk of the neighborhood. Forget worrying about what the neighbors thought, we were just trying to get through each day without a violent escapade.
David did meet and marry a woman. He lived with her and her parents after they were married. Her father was good to David, but he ruled with an iron fist. David seemed to manage quite well. David and his wife bought a house and shortly after were expecting. After his son was born, David spiraled downward again. His wife left, taking his child. David had a job as a auto body mechanic but was being picked on by his coworkers because of his many issues. He was always very sensitive and did not respond well to bullying, probably why the Navy did not work out for him. He was erratic at work and had many difficulties-showing up late, unable to finish jobs, sometimes being overly fixated on what he was doing so that nothing else got done. He was an extremely gifted mechanic and excelled at auto body work-but only on his own schedule, which had no rhyme or reason to the rest of us. After losing several (10) jobs, he ended up moving back into my family's home. I was 16 at the time. My mother tried to get him SSI-Social Security Disability so that his son would have some means of support. It took 8 years. I realize many people resent those on disability, but try living with someone with these mental health issues. You would realize the hell that their lives are and the hell that their family members have to endure.
Many times we pressured our mother to kick David out of the house. Her answer was that she had already lost one child, she was not gong to lose another. He would have periods of time where he was relatively stable, but they only would last a week or two. Then our whole lives would be thrown into an uproar because David decided to have a couple of beers or smoke a joint, or God knows what other chemical means of transformation. Did I mention that David was and is an incredibly handsome man? When younger he looked like the actor Matt Dillon. He has aged, but he is still handsome even after living a hard life. His chronic drug and alcohol abuse has left David with chronic hepatitis. My children were always told of what happened to Uncle David because of his drug and alcohol abuse-a cautionary truth that this could easily be one of them because of a strong family history of substance abuse and mental illness.
Time is a great healer. Time has mellowed David. Time has also allowed me to understand that he never asked for his mental illness, that it was just the unlucky cards he was dealt. Zyprexa-an antipsychotic med-has also helped. David at 58 is a nice guy, eager to please, with a great sense of humor, always helpful and looking for approval. There has been at least 20 years since a violent episode, but I think we are always vigilant to make sure that David takes his meds and keeps his stress to a minimum. David and the rest of our family still have a relationship with his ex-wife and son, very luckily. No one could fault her for wanting a drama-less life! David does gets lonely at times and when he does my sisters, brothers and I get phone calls or visits from him, as well as his son and ex-wife. I now look forward to his calls and visits, something I never dreamed would be a possibility given his past. I try to listen to him because he is my brother and a human being who has endured such a hell on earth.
The hell that David put us through was not of his making. He was just trying to deal with the demons in his head the only way he knew how. I am glad that he made it through and that he is still with us. I am also glad that we all survived this journey. It was and is never easy, but seeing the remarkable change in David has been worth it. We will always remember what happened in the past, but love and forgiveness is always much easier for all involved than holding onto a grudge and anger. To those with mentally ill family members, please try to get them help. Mental illness cannot be cured through, diet, exercise, prayer, or vitamins, or by making someone feel guilty because they have a mental illness. A mental illness in most cases requires medications and therapy and the patience and support of all impacted by the mental illness. It does not require keeping it a secret-remember no skeletons in the closet- they are all out in the public view!
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Linda, there wasn't a whole lot of understanding or even infromation about many mental illnesses until fairly recently. I think knowledge is power, and knowing what you are dealing with makes things so much less complicated! Thanks!
Tom, only as an adult have I learned to let go of the anger and frustration. But letting that go has allowed me to move forward, instead of always looking to the past. Thank you!
Dunae, I think my mom's mantra was always 'loving you, warts and all'. I think she had realized as a parent you have to love your child, unconditionally. I have learned much from her example in this matter! Thanks!
Thansk so much for your kind comments!
rjheart, thank you so much for your comments. I am convinced there is not enough love in this world!
Bernadine, it is a difficult thing to watch someone you love go through this. It is even harder how it tears a family apart. I am thankful for my mom never giving up hope! Thank you!
Donna, thank you for your kind words!
Jonatahn, thank so much for your comments!
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TravelPod Member ReviewsGrand Hotel Saigon Ho Chi Minh City
The hotel was great, nice rooms, great location - it had everything we needed nad the old lift was great touch. Heading up to Christmas the lobby had trees and all the frilles.. go at Christmas
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Historical Traveler Reviews Grand Hotel Saigon Ho Chi Minh City
Not such a good hotel
we stayed at the grand for 4 nights recently and while the location is great I would not stay here again. The breakfasts were the worst we had at any hotel in Vietnam- really cheap orange juice and a poor selection generally- not a four star standard at all. We stayed in the old part of the hote,l which was fine, although because of the air conditioning it felt damp . We had stayed at 4 other hotels in various parts of Vietnam and I would say that this was by far the worst we stayed in. With just a little bit of money this hotel could bring itself up. I also had a terible massage at this hotel, far better to go to one of th massage places just up from the hotel.
Building works warning at Grand hotel
We are just back from vietnam and stayed at the Grand for 3 nights. The hotel is in a good position and on the whole a nice hotel but be warned when we where there they are in the middle of building a shopping centre opposite and although we were on the 11th floor the noise was pretty bad because they are working 24/7.
we finally were moved on our last night even though they had first informed us the hotel was full.
Our advise would be to check before you accept your room as they do not inform you about the building noise. insist on changing even if they say its fully booked. Try to stay in the old part of hotel lots of charm.
Check out resturants around hotel especially one called 13
Convenient and affordable hotel
We stayed for a week at the hotel last february. We were in the new wing however, and missed the old charm of the colonial wing. However the room was spacious and the mattress was firm. Don't take the corner room as we did for a few days, it was much smaller in size. Breakfast buffet was good but lack varieties if you had stayed for a long period. Service through out was good. The pool was nice but lacked underwater lighting needed for a safe evening swim. Bell boys and security staff are very efficient: we forgot a package in a cab on our way to visit the city, with only the approximate time we had left the hotel, they found out who the cab driver was and urged him to bring back the item!
The location is very convenient and rate is reasonable. Try out very good and affordable restaurants across the hotel front door!
Better than a park bench
Was the aforementioned pina colada poured from the reviewers own flask? We did not see any service at all worth speaking of at the Grand, much less any staff member anywhere near the pool for any reason. No towels. The nearest tiny bar was off limits, they were filming some sort of movie in there without so much as a by your leave. The pool, whilst just passably and clammily clean, is barely adequate, very poorly positioned to sun, minimal (10)unhygenic lounges and the tiled surrounds looked grotty. As did a lot about the Grand -a faded old lady. The bed blankets were so thin and pilly you'd think twice about giving them to the dog back home. There are very few electricity plugs. The front desk staff were always busy, brusque and bordered on unhelpful. We had a serious issue that they had to be asked about three times. Staff at breakfast had to be chased for coffee. They all seemed harassed. The salon staff were surly, presumptive and ill mannered, then had the temerity to ask for a signed tip, another Vietnamese con. In fact, if you don't tip, they will stay away in droves. Yes breakfast thrilled us, that is until some of the dishes looked suspiciously like the leftovers from the previous nights buffet. They are liable not to replentish food in the last half hour, so get in early. The young men at the door were a happy change. Rooms at this hotel were fair enough, but the whole atmosphere hovers just above shabby,admittedly nothing blocks out the traffic noise and dust in Saigon. The hotel position is as good as it's upmarket neighbours, and it's small roof bar afforded nice night views and a happy hour of sorts, although the Majestic's top bar across the road was far superior. The little jazz band in the upstairs restaurant (food only just)were happy, talented and non invasive. We are not pedantic, hard to please travellers, but nor are we backpackers. It was all passable I suppose, but don't be fooled by illusions to some old French masterpiece. This hotel is far to busy with it's monopoly to really give a fig about it's customers. If you don't care about reasonable service and/or communication through the day and used it at night, for the medium budget hotel it is, it's better than a park bench.
Incredible place! Colonial elegance, great staff
We had a ball at the Grand. We stayed in the old part of the hotel and have a feeling that really adds to the experience. Our room was divine and the pool was right outside!
The brekkie was amazing (I have no idea how anyone could say any different - like the below reviewer...we had fresh pho, fry ups, fruit, dim sum, etc)...
The pool was spotless and a cool relief from the city vibe...all improved by a lovely pina colada.
the terrace had a cool breeze and was good for early eveining drinks and snacks.
Very Average
Stayed at the Grand as part of a tour of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia and it was the poorest hotel we stayed in. There is nothing dreadful about the place but it certainly does not inspire and I would not rush back. Everything was mediocre.Unless you were able to secure an excellent rate there are plenty of other hotels in Saigon.
Best value
After giving a few hotels in HCMC a try, I returned to my favorite, the Grand. The old wing has high-ceilinged French style rooms with updated baths and in this heat I needed the comfort of a pool.
I don't know which hotel the grumpy reviewer stayed but it was not My Grand. I find the staff to be very attentive and smiling most of the time. And the breakfast buffet is perfect, the best I've had in Vietnam.
Convenience and Comfort
My husband and I stayed at The Grand Hotel in mid-August 2005 and only had positive experiences. The Grand was our last stop after a hectic few weeks traveling in Vietnam. By that time, we were looking for clean, comfortable, full-service and a good location and that is exactly what we got. We stayed in the new wing. A nice view of the city. The room was plan and boring, but a good size. Laundry service was a bit overpriced as compared to our other hotels.
The staff, while not overly friendly, were efficient. They allowed us to check-in early and check out late upon departure for no extra cost. The pool and the bar were a nice relief from the hectic streets of Saigon. We did not eat at the hotel as it was more cost efficient to just eat at restaurants just steps from the hotel.
I would stay here again for sure.
Rapt in the Grand
The Grand Hotel, HCMC is fantastic! Beautifully restored 1920-30s French colonial building with a new wing tastefully merged into the old building. The hotel has high ceilings and is decorated in a manner appropriate to the yesteryear ambience. However, the hotel also has a swimming pool which is great for a refreshing after sightseeing day out. Breakfast is a extensive and diverse buffet style which caters for all tastes including 'western' e.g, hot dogs and hash browns for breakfast?. The hotel is situated in the Dong Khoi area close to the Saigon River. The rooms in the newer section of the hotel have river views, which are particulary beautiful at night. The surrounding streets have a number of cheap, clean restaurants.
Only downside are the taxi drivers that hover around the front of the hotel. They are rip offs!. If you can convince them to use their meters, they will invariably have a meter that doesn't record the trip!
Avoid them and walk around the corner away from the hotel and wave a taxi driver.
Stay away from the Grand Hotel!
We stayed in some fabulous hotels in Vietnam but the Grand Hotel was not one of them. Staff were the rudest people I have ever met in any hotel - this contrasted with the friendliness we had experienced from everyone else we came in contact with in Vietnam. From the moment we checked in to the time we were leaving we felt we were burdening them by our presence. The rooms in the new block, while clean, are very ordinary and my advice would be to look elsehwere for your stay in Ho Chi Minh City. We certainly will nto be returning to the Grand.
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Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - David Pauley notched his first career win with six solid innings, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Pauley (1-4) allowed just two runs and seven hits while fanning five without walking a batter for the Mariners, who are 3-1 under new manager Daren Brown. David Aardsma locked down his 23rd save with a flawless ninth.
"I mean, you're always thinking about (the first win)," Pauley said. "I knew that coming in, my job was to go out there and fill any role that needed to be filled. If it's the starting role, I'll keep the team in the game as long as I can."
Ichiro Suzuki had two hits and scored once, while Russell Branyan and Casey Kotchman each drove in a run in the win, Seattle's fourth in five contests.
Shin-Soo Choo went 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Indians, losers in five of six. Chris Gimenez also drove in a run, while Asdrubal Cabrera added a pair of hits.
Fausto Carmona (11-10) pitched well, but was dealt the loss after yielding three runs -- two earned -- on nine hits and a walk in six-plus innings.
"Another quality start by Fausto Carmona. He threw the ball very well, a very heavy sinker and got a ton of ground balls," said Indians manager Manny Acta. "We couldn't get anything going offensively, and we probably should have made a couple plays that we didn't make, and that cost us the game."
A Cleveland error in the sixth helped the Mariners move ahead for good.
Jose Lopez led off the frame with a single, although he was thrown out at the plate on Franklin Gutierrez's double. Gutierrez moved to third on a Casey Kotchman groundout, and Adam Moore sent a ground ball toward the second baseman Jason Donald.
Donald fumbled with it and wasn't able to recover in time to retire Moore, which allowed Gutierrez to cross the plate with the go-ahead run, giving the Mariners a 3-2 lead.
The Indians never put together a serious threat down the stretch, failing to advance a runner past first in any of the final four innings.
The teams traded runs in the early going.
Suzuki led off the game with an infield single. He stole second, advanced to third on a groundout and scored on Branyan's ground ball to second.
The Indians answered in the second on Donald and Chris Gimenez's back-to-back doubles, the latter serving as a run-scoring hit to tie the game.
Branyan doubled leading off the fourth and moved to third when Gutierrez grounded out for the second out. Kotchman followed with a sharp ground ball toward Carmona, who had the ball deflect off his glove. Donald was unable to handle the ball cleanly, allowing Branyan to score on the infield single.
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Biotech drug manufacturer Cephalon, Inc. ("Cephalon") flouted federal regulations on a grand scale for years by off-label marketing its first three prescription drugs far beyond the cancer pain, epilepsy and narcolepsy specialists for whose patients those drugs had been FDA-approved. Instead, Cephalon focused its national marketing muscle on unapproved uses, targeting medical specialists with bigger patient populations, according to a Complaint filed in 2003 by Philadelphia qui tam whistleblower attorney Brian P. Kenney, Esq. The complaint was unsealed today with Cephalon's $375 million nationwide Medicaid fraud settlement and $50 million corporate criminal plea.
Kenney, lead partner of Philadelphia-based, Kenney Egan, McCafferty & Young, P.C., represents whistleblowers across the U.S. His whistleblower client is a former medical sales representative, area trainer and institutional representative for the Frazer, Pennsylvania-based drug manufacturer, one of Cephalon's original 27 sales hires in 1994. In 2003, on her behalf, Kenney brought the Government the first qui tam whistleblower Medicaid fraud allegations against Cephalon.
Kenney's filing, under seal as required by law, was the first complaint
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Path to the town of Jimbe. Note the beginning of the main street recently paved, compared with the recent road "paved". With a meager budget of 6.5 million nuevos soles are intended lane stretch of 19 km linking Jimbe with the Moro crossing. Through a dark process that never got to investigate the contractor raised the asphalt -which tended to pure "punch" by Gambini, even when there was no mining Canon- and replaced with an alleged bilayer asphalt, which tended not last when one single day, literally. The asphalt was clear between wheel motorcycle taxis. After that, the 19 km left in the same state as before, worse still, for it was completely destroyed what Gambini. The damage caused to the people is compounded because legally you can not reallocate new budget to a project that was supposedly already executed. With all the beauty of our land and not to take public fluently.
South America makes up the southern half of the Americas and a large part of Latin America. It's home to the world's longest mountain range, biggest waterfall and largest river -- even these mammoths pale in comparison to the stunning variety of life forms thriving in the rainforest. To the northwest, off the coast of Ecuador, lie the Galapagos Islands, which are unique for hosting species not found anywhere else on earth. These were the subject of study for Charles Darwin in his theory of evolution, which he himself said will require proof in every single case. The main languages in South America are Spanish and Portugese, which basically tells you which European countries colonized the place. The South American wars of independence took place over two decades in the early 19th century, led by Simon Bolivar of Venezuela and Jose san Martin of Argentina. Following liberation from Portugal and Spain, South America took off into its own development, capitalizing on the rich deposits of oil, gold, copper, silver and tango musicians. Brazil is the largest country in South America and home to one of the world's best parties, Carnaval. Have you heard of samba music? How about bossa nova? Maybe dancing for three days straight? I can't say enough good things about South America. All the world's continents have amazing secrets and treasures laying in wait for your discovery, but in South America... just have a look at our pictures while you're waiting for online confirmation of your plane tickets to hit your inbox.Text by Steve Smith.


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In the gallery: Faces of U.S. politics, culture
They are a different kind of representatives.
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They are a different kind of representatives.
Those filling the visitors' gallery high above the House during President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday night are not elected like their lawmaker hosts. But they are faces of American politics, culture and tragedy circa 2014.
Ushered into the secure gallery overlooking chamber ablaze in broadcast lights, the guests occupying what's been called the "heroes' gallery" represent the horror of Benghazi, a television show about duck calls and an American imprisoned in North Korea. They are the faces of success or struggle under Obama's signature national health care policy. All have bit roles in the looming midterm elections, chosen by their congressional hosts to make well-publicized points as the tweets fly.
However heroic, Congress' gallery guests Tuesday night represent:
-- Duck Dynasty. Look for the bearded face of Willie Robertson, CEO of Duck Commander and star of the A&E show. He's the guest of Rep. Vance McAllister, Louisiana's new Republican congressman, who said in a statement that he looks forward to "bringing some diversity to our nation's Capitol." Willie is the son of Phil Robertson, who was temporarily suspended from the show after making anti-gay remarks.
--Benghazi. Rep. Jim Bridenstine, R-Okla., is hosting Charles Woods, father of Ty Woods, a Navy SEAL killed in the terrorist attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya. Bridenstine said in a statement "I am honored to host the father of a true hero." The Sept. 11, 2012 attack and the Obama administration's response to it is a politically charged subject ahead of the 2014 midterms and the 2016 presidential election.
-- Struggle under "Obamacare." Republican leaders have urged their members to host people for whom Obama's signature national health care law is a burden. House Speaker John Bohner's guests are business owners from his Ohio district. They include David Lippert, president of Hamilton Caster & Manufacturing Company in Hamilton, Ohio, who complains "Obamacare" is limiting his efforts to expand his business.
--Success under "Obamacare." Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida is hosting small business owner Martin West, whose wife Melinda was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. In December, West signed his family up for health insurance under the new law and "now have the peace of mind of knowing they cannot be dropped from their health insurance due to a pre-existing condition," Wasserman Schultz said in a statement.
--Troubles with North Korea. Democratic Congressmen Rick Larsen of Washington and Charles Rangel of New York say they're hosting Myunghee Bae and Terri Chung, the mother and sister of Kenneth Bae, an American imprisoned in North Korea since 2012.
--Unemployment Benefits. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., is hosting a laid-off steamfitter named Brian Krueger who lost his unemployment benefits. Obama and congressional Democrats pushed to extend the federal benefits for the long-term unemployed for another three months. But they couldn't reach agreement with Republicans.


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PLATTSBURGH — Police say a Beekmantown man killed himself near Plattsburgh Boat Basin after he failed to appear in court Monday for sentencing on felony sex charges.
Leonard Cormier, 74, would have spent eight years in state prison for two counts of second-degree criminal sex act after admitting to having sexual contact with a young woman with Down syndrome.
Cormier hanged himself off his boat, which was stored at the Plattsburgh marina, said Plattsburgh City Police Lt. Patrick Rascoe.
An autopsy was conducted Tuesday afternoon at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh by Dr. Jolie Rodriguez.
After Cormier did not show up for his sentencing in Clinton County Integrated Domestic Violence Court Monday afternoon, a bench warrant was issued by Judge Timothy Lawliss, prompting State Police to begin searching for him, the Clinton County District Attorney's Office confirmed.
After speaking with friends of the victim who went looking for him earlier that day, State Police went to the marina and found Cormier's body at 7:46 p.m., Rascoe said.
Cormier had faced eight felony charges, among them rape but had accepted a plea agreement that covered the lesser crimes.
The sentence would also have included 10 years of post-release supervision after he served the eight years, the DA's Office said. And he would have been required to register as a sex offender.
While he would have also been sentenced to one year in County Jail on the misdemeanor charge of second-degree sexual-abuse, that wouldn't have added more time on the state prison sentence.
The case was prosecuted by Clinton County Assistant District Attorneys Domenica Padula and Jaime Douthat.
Cormier's death is not connected to the suicide of Wayne C. Cashman, who shot himself after murdering his wife, Ann Marie, on Monday.
"It's related by proximity only," Rascoe said.
Mr. Cashman's body was found Monday morning at Plattsburgh Boat Basin.
Detectives had left the dock area by the time word came in of Cormier's suicide, Rascoe said.
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Close to 900 Rowan University students will don their gardening gloves, paint brushes, and positive attitudes to help out their neighbors in the Borough of Glassboro on Sunday, April 21 at 10 a.m
Led by two dynamic seniors, 1,000 Rowan students will look to raise $70,000 for the American Cancer Society during the University's ninth annual Relay for Life event.
Four Rowan University faculty members will be honored for their distinguished teaching, research, service to the University, and mentorship of students during the Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. in the Eynon Ballroom of the Chamberlain Student Center.
Eighty Rowan University students will share their talents as broadcasters, producers, and camera operators for a good cause on Wednesday, April 10, when Rowan Television Network (RTN) presents its sixth annual telethon.
Rowan students lose hair, raise big money for pediatric cancer research.
Scholarship luncheon to honor 30th anniversary of Marvin Creamer's record-setting voyage around the world.
Medical students from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University spent MLK Day mentoring youth and young adults from Camden and beyond on health, exercise and nutrition while empowering them to be "wellness leaders" in their communities.
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On Saturday, March 23, the University's College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) will host "A Voyage with Marvin Creamer," an event that will raise scholarship funds for deserving Rowan students and celebrate the epic voyage around the world by Creamer 30 years ago.
Limited tickets still are available for Rowan University's 27th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the Eynon Ballroom, located in the Chamberlain Student Center on the University's Glassboro campus. Actor and activist Danny Glover will be the keynote speaker.


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Session 7 - July 14-18; 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Summer Swimming Lessons Policies Procedures and Release
Parent/ToddlerThe Parent/Toddler class is designed for children and their guardians to take the class together. The Ideal age range for the children is 6 mo. to 3 yrs. The class will go over child safety around the pool as well as teach the parents techniques to encourage the children to be more comfortable in the water.
BeginnerThe beginner class is designed for children between the ages of 3 – 5 years. A child can usually start the beginner class as soon as they are old enough to participate in a class setting without needing a parent nearby. This class will go over the basics of water comfort, breath control, floating, gliding, kicking, and coordinated swimming movements on front and back.
IntermediateThe Intermediate class is designed for children that can swim with a crude front crawl for about 5 yards. This class will refine the student's front crawl with special emphasis on rhythmic breathing and then branch out into other swimming strokes; back crawl, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke.
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Backyard Orchard News
Guess Who Came to Dinner?
Picture this.
A light rainstorm strikes the garden, pummeling and shredding some of the blossoms.
As the rain lets up, a honey bee buzzes into a rock purslane blossom for a sweet shot of nectar.
She is not alone.
If you look closely, you'll see three green aphids on an unopened blossom next to her.
There are, entomologists say, about 450 different species of aphids in California.
One specie found the rock purslane (Calandrinia grandiflora).
Score: Beneficial insect: 1. Destructive pests, 3.
Aphids and Honey Bee
Native Bee Calendar Focuses on 'Pin-Up Girls'--and Boys
Humans aren't the only calendar pin-up models.
Think native bees.
Think the 2010 Native Bees Calendar.
The Xerces Society and the Great Sunflower Project have joined forces to produce a calendar showcasing 12 commonly found native bees. You'll be able not only to to identity them, but to learn more about them, such as the plants they prefer and their nesting needs.
What are these two organizations?
The Great Sunflower Project, led by San Francisco State University associate professor Gretchen LeBuhn, "empowers people from pre-schoolers to scientists to make the world a better place for bees. The idea is simple; gardeners plant a sunflower and time how long it takes for five bees to visit. Gardens that quickly see bees are healthy. Gardens that don't see bees aren't. The sunflowers are both a thermometer measuring the health of the bee community across the continent and a wonderful resource making each garden where they are planted a better place for bees."
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, headquartered in Portland, Ore., is "an international nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the diversity of life through the protection of invertebrates and their habitats," says Xerces Society senior conservation associate Matthew Shepherd. The group "works at the forefront of invertebrate protection, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of local citizens to implement conservation and education programs with a focus on endangered species, aquatic invertebrates, and pollinators."
One of the nation's leading native bee conservation organizations, the Xerces Society provides advice and information to gardeners, land owners, farmers, agency staff and other interested persons.
The native bee photos are by noted insect photographer Rollin Coville, who received his doctorate in entomology from UC Berkeley in 1978. His close-ups are truly magnificent. (You can also see more of his work on his Web site.) Coville collaborates with scientists Gordon Frankie of UC Berkeley and Robbin Thorp of UC Davis on a number of projects involving the study of urban bees. Their work recently appeared in the California Agriculture journal.Shepherd tells us the story behind the story. "Celeste Ets-Hokin, a bee enthusiast in the San Francisco Bay area, came up with the idea and pursued it. At Xerces, we've considered doing a calendar but had always shied away from it because of the time involved. Celeste took the idea to Gretchen LeBuhn, who was looking for fundraising ideas for the Great Sunflower Project. The calendar is really their project and they should get credit for it."
Shepherd modestly says his contribution "has been to answer Celeste's steady stream of questions."
At this link, you can see a sample page from the calendar. The calendar is available for purchase for $14 (order by Nov. 30) from the Xerces Society and Great Sunflower Project Web sites.
Well done, and for two good causes.
And who says bees can't be pin-up models?
Spectacular Photography
What's Bugging the Ladybug?
It probably bugs her but it doesn't kill her.
But why?
An entomologist at the University of Montreal is investigating why parasitic wasps (Dinocampus coccinellae) that lay their eggs on ladybugs (Coccinella maculata) do not kill them.
Often a parasitic insect, such as a tachinid fly, kills its host.
"What is fascinating is that the ladybug is partially paralyzed by the parasite, yet it's eventually released unscathed," says biocontrol specialist and professor Jacques Brodeur. "Once liberated, the ladybug can continue to eat and reproduce as if nothing happened."
It works like this: a larva cocoons between the ladybug's legs. Once the parasite matures, it leaves the host. Brodeur hopes to understand the cycle duration, success rate and the host-parasite relationship.
Talk about hostage-taking.
"Can the ladybug refuse to be used?" he wonders. "We don't know. Our plan is to reproduce a variety of situations in the lab and see which is most favorable to reproduction."
Luck be a lady?
Frankly, we're happy that the aphid-eating ladybug, one of our favorite beneficial insects, doesn't succumb to the wasp.
We need more of them around.
Searching for More Aphids
Waist Not, Want Not
A buggy thing happened on the way to a meeting.
As we left Briggs Hall, a three-story building on the UC Davis campus that houses the Department of Entomology, we noticed a wasp at our feet.
Entomologists warn against collecting biting and stinging insects, such as wasps, without dispatching them first. (Dispatching has nothing to do with a postal shipment or a completed transaction.)
This one, a yellow-legged paper wasp, wasn't moving very fast, so I latched onto the opportunity to photograph him, not...ahem...dispatch him.
Him? Yes. Robbin Thorp, emeritus professor of entomology at UC Davis, later identified it as a male Mischocyttarus flavitarsis, aka yellow-legged paper wasp.
If you've ever seen a Mischocyttarus flavitarsis close-up, you'll notice one thing right away: a "wasp waist." That brings to mind the 19th century fashion of women achieving the "wasp waist" by corseting and girdling their already slender waists.
The golden-legged paper wasp comes by it naturally. No corsets. No girdle. And always quite fashionable.
We photographed him in all his waspiness and he proved quite cooperative. Later we fed him a taste of honey for one last shot. But off he flew. He buzzed my head once as if to warn "Don't you ever, ever do this again!" and he was gone.
Yellow legs and wasp waist and all.
Yellow-legged paper wasp
Wasp Waist
The Taubers: Legends in the Entomological World
They met and married in the 1960s when they were studying for their doctorates in entomology at UC Berkeley.
Meet Drs. Maurice and Catherine Tauber, visiting professors, scientists and associates with the UC Davis Department of Entomology.
Recently elected honorary fellows of the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, they're now closely linked with both Cornell and UC Davis.
Indeed, the Taubers represent one of the most successful collaborations in the history of entomology--both personally and scientifically.
Maurice Tauber served as a professor and chair of the Cornell University Department of Entomology. He continues to serve as a graduate school professor. Catherine "Kady" Tauber worked as a senior research associate. At Cornell, they conducted research in the areas of insect seasonality, evolutionary biology and speciation, biological control, and systematics.
The Taubers have enjoyed a long association with the California Academy of Sciences. Although "officially" retired, they continue their research on the comparative biology and systematics of New World lacewings, which are in the insect order Neuroptera or net-winged insects (this includes lacewings, mantid flies and antlions).
We met the Taubers at the Entomological Society of America's 56th annual meeting, held last November in Reno. Scores of scientists and former students paid tribute to them during a four-hour seminar: "Metamorphisis Through Merger: Celebrating the Diverse Entomological Accomplishments of Maurice and Catherine Tauber."
Indeed, their names are legendary in the entomological world.
"The Taubers have had impressive research careers and have continued pursuing their research interests even after retirement," said Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology and professor and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology. "Having them in Davis has been fabulous for us. They've been great contributors to the Bohart Museum and can always be counted on to provide their expertise and experience."
The Taubers


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Community Outreach
UPDATE: Port Metro Vancouver grants Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Project Permit
August 21, 2014
Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) media release: HERE
Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) media release: HERE
Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA)
Please find complete HHRA: HERE
Please find summary HHRA: HERE
Air Quality Assessment (AQA)
Please find complete AQA: HERE
Please find summary AQA: HERE
Updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For updated FAQ's please press: HERE
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
November 18th, 2013
EIA Volume 1 – Main Document and Executive Summary
EIA Volume 2 – Appendices I to VII
EIA Volume 3 – Appendices VIII to IX
EIA Volume 4 – Engineer Drawings
Fraser Surrey Docks Makes A Donation To The Surrey Food Bank
On Friday January 24th, 2014, Fraser Surrey Docks' personnel presented a cheque to the Surrey Food Bank for $15,000.00. Feezah Jaffer and Tim Baille accepted the cheque on behalf of the Surrey Food Bank. Representing Fraser Surrey Docks management and unionized staff were:
Jeff Scott, President & CEO, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
Shaun Felton, ILWU Local 514
Eugene Gerard, ILWU Local 502
Barb Martin, ILWU Local 517
Melissa Tocheri, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
Lindsay Thorley, Organization Admin. Maintenance, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
This donation for the Holiday Food Drive was made possible through the joint efforts of everyone at Fraser Surrey Docks, including those working in the office, on the dock and on the vessels during the month of December, 2013. These funds will be used to generate in excess of $45,000 worth of goods to be used by low-income individuals and families in need who live in Surrey and North Delta by providing bi-weekly food hampers to supplement their food needs.
Fraser Surrey Docks' employees have been involved with this initiative for many years during the Holiday Season and are proud to continue to support this worthy cause.
For more information about the Surrey Food Bank, please visit: http://www.surreyfoodbank.org/
From left to right is as follows: Tim Baille, Lindsay Thorley, Shaun Felton, Feezah Jaffer, Eugene Gerard, Barb Martin, Jeff Scott, Melissa Tocheri
Strathcona Food Security For Children Program
Jan. 3rd, 2014
During the 2013 Holiday Season, Fraser Surrey Docks sponsored a Christmas tree on display at Canada Place in conjunction with Port Metro Vancouver for the "Strathcona Food Security For Children Program" (an essential program that aims to prevent hunger and malnutrition for children in the Downtown Eastside ). By partnering with Christmas at Canada Place, Fraser Surrey Docks helped contribute to important efforts in raising awareness and funds for children in need. Since 2004 this program has raised over $ 235,000.
Movember Update
Dec. 17th, 2013
This year, brave and selfless Mo Bros and Mo Sistas from FSD came together united by their commitment to have an everlasting impact on the face of men's health. We devoted 30 days to fine and not so fine moustachery and raised $3080 to mens health. As well, FSD will match that to bring the donation to $6160. Thanks to all those that donated, and a big thanks for our team who braved the month in remarkable fashion.
Fraser Surrey Docks Holiday Food Drive
November 20th, 2013
The employees at Fraser Surrey Docks are holding another food drive this Holiday Season from November 20th to December 16th to benefit the Surrey Food Bank.
The Surrey Food Bank is a non-profit organization committed to "helping people help themselves." Since 1983, the Surrey Food Bank has been assisting low-income individuals and families who live in Surrey and North Delta by providing bi-weekly food hampers to supplement their food needs. Sometimes people will rely on the Surrey Food Bank when faced with an unfortunate setback or crisis in their lives, the Surrey Food Bank helps those in need of a temporary food "bridge" to get them through their crisis. The Surrey Food Bank touches many people's lives in the Surrey and North Delta areas and is a critical component of our community structure and well-being.
Fraser Surrey Docks employees have been involved with this initiative for many years during the Holiday Season and are proud to continue to support this worthy cause.
For more information about the Surrey Food Bank, please visit: http://www.surreyfoodbank.org/
November 6th, 2013
On Wednesday November 6,2013 Fraser Surrey Docks participated in this nationwide event and welcomed employees and customers to bring their children to work. The focus was about how work fits into the family and community life balance and what jobs and opportunities are in the port and marine industry. Fraser Surrey Docks provided the students with an opportunity to review company operations as a group before spending the remainder of the day with their parents. This provided a more fulsome perspective looking at safety, marketing, operations and maintenance. The setting provided some great interaction with a wide variety of staff and provided opportunity for the students to dialogue with one another. We understand the new format was well received.
Students from several schools within the Lower Mainland were involved with learning about :
- Safe working practices ( a full Health and Safety orientation was presented )
- Awareness of the power of heavy machinery( view the full operation of a vessel`s cranes and the movement of cargo from a ship to a truck )
- Fellow worker responsibilities ( tour of a heavy machinery maintenance shop )
- Understanding how consumer products such as electronic equipment that they own at home comes into their possession (due to the movement of cargo on a global maritime perspective)
- The global market reach and procurement practices of a major marine terminal in Canada's largest port
In attendance were:
• Devin Ogg (Alex Ogg)
• Dean Cusick (Nicole Cusick)
• Glen Doduck (Alexa Doduck)
• Marc Felton (Matthew Felton)
• David Keeling (Tyler Keeling)
• Don Kask (Luci Kask)
• Brian Mowbray (Calum Mowbray)
• Jeff Scott (Nicholas Scott)
• Leonard Cox (Michaela Cox)
• Wayne Honey ( Kelsey Honeyman )
And a few others including customer Bob Minato ( Sean ) and Leo Landry ( Oliver )
We were pleased to welcome all of the students into our FSD family for the day. We believe this collaborative approach will provide for a positive foundation as they continue to build our future.
For more information on our Take a Student to Work Program and Curriculum Ideas please e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com
November 1st, 2013
Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) is excited to have 100% involvement from all moustache growing managers to help support increasing awareness and raising funds for men's health. Further, FSD will be matching all donations made for this worthwhile cause. We will be sharing pictures along the way through our team page and online, so please check back. Should you wish to join our team, or support our efforts, please visit online at http://moteam.co/fraser-surrey-docks
Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility: Update
Learn more about the Direct Transfer Coal Facility: Public Open House Discussion Guide: here.
Phase 1 Community Engagement Summary: here.
Phase 2 Engagement Summary Report: here.
Fraser Surrey Docks Sustainability Policy: here.
General Marine Route: here.
Marine Risk Assessment: here.
Coal Transfer Facility Fire Safety Plan: here.
Preliminary Environmental Management Plan: here.
Air Dispersion Modelling Assessment: here.
Environmental Policy Statement : here.
Spill Response Plan: here.
Discussion of Potential Toxicity of Unburned Coal: here.
Direct Transfer Coal Facility Project Application: here.
Community Update- sent September 2012: here.
To learn more about Fraser Surrey Docks' Direct Transfer Coal Facility, check out our featured article in Business in Surrey: here.
Direct Transfer Coal Facility Layout: here.
If you have a specific question you would like answered, please contact at 604-582-2244 or email@example.com.
Watch our Coal Alliance videos here: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMJ3H6PDDJ88Q9TX7n2CWHA
Raising Funds For The Gaby Davis Foundation – Fraser Surrey Docks Provides Support
August 30th, 2013
Fraser Surrey Docks recently competed in the Steel Industry Baseball Tournament held at the Cloverdale Athletic Park- Aug 10-11, 2013 . While a tournament does bring out the competitive nature in people , the main objective of this tournament is to raise awareness and funds for the Gaby Davis Foundation http://www.gabydavisfoundation.com/howtohelp.htm
The foundation was set up to offer support and assistance to children battling cancer and the huge financial and emotional burden that they and their families endure. The two day event raised over $ 4,100 for this worthwhile cause and has raised more than $100,000 over the years, since it was started in 1992.
The Fraser Surrey Docks team was lead by Mike McLeod, Senior Manager, Sales and Marketing who has been a champion for the cause since the beginning. A special thanks to the FSD team members for their commitment and dedication. Every effort counts when supporting such a worthy cause, and the team is already looking forward to next year.
Fraser Surrey Docks joins Green Marine
March 25th, 2013
Fraser Surrey Docks is pleased to announce that it is a member of Green Marine! Click here for more details. Or, visit Green Marine's website at: www.green-marine.org. Fraser Surrey Docks would like to officially announce its membership in the Green Marine Program. Please find our press release here!
Letter to Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
February 14 , 2013
Robin Silvester
President & Chief Executive Officer
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC
Dear Mr. Silvester,
We are writing today to express our strong support for BC's coal industry and the jobs and economic activity created throughout Canada by the coal supply chain. We also want to address misinformation being spread by some organizations regarding the safe handling of coal, the use of coal as a global commodity, and the consultation process for coal projects.
We wish to begin by noting that the coal industry has been part of the economic heart of communities throughout our province for over 100 years. The coal supply chain – from mining town to port city – creates high paying job opportunities for families in a number of B.C. communities. In fact, the industry creates over 26,000 B.C. jobs in mining, transport, equipment and other related sectors, and generates over $5 billion in economic activity each year, including about $400 million in revenues that go to support critical public services such as health care and education. Restricting or delaying the development of the coal supply chain will result in the loss of a livelihood for a significant number of families in British Columbia and impact the government's ability to deliver public services.
It is important to note that coal is inert and not toxic. It is not classed as a dangerous or hazardous material by Transport Canada, and it is not on the International Agency for Research on Cancer's (IARC) list of carcinogenic agents or possibly carcinogenic to humans. Furthermore, Canada's mining industry operates under strict environmental and safety regulations that are among the highest in the world. Every precaution is taken to ensure the health and safety of the communities where mines are located and in communities along the rail lines. They have been safely transporting and handling coal for decades and will continue to uphold the highest environmental and community standards.
All of the region's terminals have extensive dust suppression systems, monitoring and investigation programs. Any concerns from residents are fully investigated to ensure that coal remains on the terminal sites. In addition, air and water discharges from terminals are regulated and controlled by permit. B.C. rail carriers have also implemented dust mitigation programs designed to address dust releases from rail cars in transit.
Coal is an important commodity for producing steel and energy globally. Steelmaking coal is vital to everyday life around the world – it's used to produce everything from the steel in automobiles and rapid transit vehicles to household appliances to living accommodations and business infrastructure. Steel also plays a critical role in green energy production. For example, about 100 tonnes of steelmaking coal is required to produce the 185 tonnes of steel used in a typical wind turbine.
Worldwide, the use of coal as an energy source remains crucial to the economies of many developed and developing countries. Almost half of the world's population relies on coal for energy. It allows a growing world population to access electricity which is shown to greatly improve the quality of life both economically and health wise. Without coal as part of the energy mix, millions of people will needlessly remain in poverty.
Businesses in the mining and transportation sectors operating in B.C. also recognize their responsibility to consult with the public on proposed projects such as those under review by the Port. You have a rigorous regulatory process that all proposed projects must follow, and public consultation is an essential part of that process.
In conclusion, we want to ensure that the Port is aware that there is strong support for the important role of B.C.'s coal industry in our economy and that you have the facts on coal, its safety and the important economic benefits the industry provides to all British Columbians.
British Columbia's Coal Industry and Supporters
Fraser Surrey Docks Endorses Premier Clark's Commitment to Replacing the George Massey Tunnel
September 28, 2012
Surrey, British Columbia: Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) applauds the BC Government's announcement to plan for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel within the next ten years. The announcement is tremendous news for Fraser Surrey Docks and Port Metro Vancouver, who rely on efficient infrastructure for the import and export of Canadian products.
Fraser Surrey Docks is Surrey's only marine terminal and an integral part of British Columbia's Asia Pacific Gateway. Sufficient draft in the Fraser River is critical to the port's ability to service the world's increasing fleet of larger vessels. The draft of the Fraser River is limited by the George Massey Tunnel and the announcement by the BC Government will help ensure the long-term viability of Fraser Surrey Docks, the creation of jobs and maintain capacity to move Canadian goods through Canadian ports.
"Premier Christy Clark's announcement to replace the George Massey Tunnel is great news for the hundreds of people who are employed at Fraser Surrey Docks.", says Jeff Scott, President and CEO. "This announcement displays the government's ongoing commitment to creating a strong environment for economic growth," continued Scott.
"FSD plays a pivotal role in the local economy and we're thrilled to see the government's support for the businesses and people on the Fraser River, the City of Surrey and Delta. We look forward to working with the BC Government, Port Metro Vancouver and various stakeholders to ensure that the Fraser River remains an essential component of the Asia Pacific Gateway," continued Scott.
Fraser Surrey Docks is a modern multi-purpose marine terminal that has been serving the needs of our customers for 50 years. The facility is located on the Fraser River in Surrey, British Columbia. It is the largest facility of its kind on the west coast of North America.
For more information:
Brittany Auvinen, Public Affairs
Fraser Surrey Docks


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Internationals: Lancaster looks back at eventful year
Stuart Lancaster is looking forward to the tournament that kick started his full time role as England coach. January 23, 2013 (00:50)
Jan 29, 2015 Captains and coaches agree the Six Nations is a great launching pad for this year's World Cup but no one is looking beyond next week's opening encounter. (02:13)
Jan 29, 2015 England captain Chris Robshaw is confident his side have the squad to win the Six Nations despite a number of injury setbacks. (00:51)
News : Sam Burgess refuses to contemplate a place in England's Rugby World Cup squad, even after making the Saxons squad (01:38) | Jan 30, 2015
Super Rugby : Michael Foley tells ESPN that his Western Force players made a strong statement of intent when they returned for pre-season shape in better shape than ever (06:23) | Jan 29, 2015